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May 15, 2024

Navigating the AI Frontier with Laura Grace Ellis

Navigating the AI Frontier with Laura Grace Ellis

Join us for an enlightening episode of "How I Met Your Data" as hosts Sandy Estrada and Anjali Bansal explore the dynamic world of artificial intelligence with Laura Grace Ellis, Vice President of Data and AI at Rapid7. Laura shares her journey and e...

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How I Met Your Data

Join us for an enlightening episode of "How I Met Your Data" as hosts Sandy Estrada and Anjali Bansal explore the dynamic world of artificial intelligence with Laura Grace Ellis, Vice President of Data and AI at Rapid7. Laura shares her journey and expertise, discussing the challenges and strategies of AI implementation in organizations, with a focus on efficiency, scalability, and enablement.

Discover how Laura's role has evolved to lead both data and AI operations at Rapid7, and learn about her involvement with Women Leaders in Data and AI.

She offers valuable insights into prioritizing AI projects for real business value, navigating the 'buy vs. build' decision, and the creative aspects of engineering. You'll also hear about surprising wins, the importance of organizational alignment, and the rapid evolution of AI.

This episode is packed with practical advice and thought-provoking discussions that will inspire anyone interested in the future of AI. 

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction to Laura Grace Ellis

00:59 - Meeting Laura and discussing AI journey challenges

14:32 - Joining Women Leaders in Data and AI

16:05 - Transition to AI in Laura’s role

21:08 - Structuring AI Center of Excellence

24:54 - Advice for embarking on an AI journey

30:41 - Consideration of publishing a Little Miss Data book

31:37 - Where to find Laura - LinkedIn and blog